How to pronounce cotta
Say it like KAH-tuh. Cotta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cotta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cotta
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOT-uh.
What does cotta mean?
- A surplice, in England and America usually one shorter and less full than the ordinary surplice and with short sleeves, or sometimes none.
- A kind of coarse woolen blanket.
- Alternative form of katha (“unit of area”).
Where does cotta come from?
From Medieval Latin cotta (“clerical tunic”).
Words that rhyme with cotta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cotta.
Questions about saying cotta
How do you pronounce cotta?
Say KAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑtə/. In British English it is /ˈkɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cotta?
Cotta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · tuh.
Is cotta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒtə/ (KOT-uh).